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Period: 100 to 200
Camels Used for Trade
Camels introduced for trade in the Sahara. Important because animals and other things are still used for transportation. -
300
Kingdom of Ghana
Origins of the kingdom of Ghana. Significant because it lasted over a hundred years. -
330
Constantinople
Constantinople becomes capital of Eastern Roman Empire. Significant because it was one of the first major cities. -
527
Justinian
Reign of Justinian. Significant because he was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire. -
570
Muhammad Birth
The birth of the prophet Muhammad. He would become a famous historical figure. -
Period: 597 to 626
War Between Byzantines and Persians
Wars between the Byzantines and Sasanians (Persians) empires. Important because these wars lasted for long periods of time. -
Period: 600 to 700
Islam Spreads
Islam spreads across North Africa. -
610
Muhammad’s revelation
Muhammad’s first revelations. Significant because he was considered the leader of the Islam faith. -
613
Muhammad preaches
Muhammad begins to preach the new faith. -
622
Muhammad Flees
Muhammad’s flight from Mecca to Medina. -
Period: 624 to 627
Wars Because of Muhammad
Wars between the followers of Muhammad and the Quraysh of Mecca. Important because these battles had a large impact on the future of Islam. -
628
Muslim-Meccan Truce
Muslim-Meccan truce. Truces are important to keep peace. -
630
Muhammad enters Mecca
Muhammad enters Mecca In triumph -
632
Muhammad Dies
The death of Muhammad. Important because Islam still last today. -
Period: 632 to 634
Rule of Caliph
Rule of Calipth Abu Bakr -
Period: 633 to 634
Wars in Arabia
Ridda wars in Arabia. Important because many lives were lost in the battles. -
Period: 634 to 643
Muslim Conquest
Early Muslim conquests in the Byzantine Empire. Muslims had multiple conquests. -
Period: 634 to 644
Caliph Umar Rule
The rule of Caliph Umar. He was one of the emperors. -
637
Arab Invasion
Arab Invasion and destruction of Sasanian Empire. Significant because the Sasanian empire lasted for hundreds of years. -
Period: 644 to 656
Rule of Caliph Uthman
Rule of Caliph Uthman -
650
Migrations
Slavic migrations into Eastern Europe. Important because migration is still happens today. -
Period: 656 to 661
Rule of Caliph Ali
Rule of Caliph Ali; the first civil war. Important because there have been many civil wars since. -
Period: 661 to 680
Mu’awiya
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Period: 661 to 750
Umayyad Caliphate
Umayyad Caliphate. Important because it has not been the first caliphate. -
680
Ali’s Son Dies
Death of Ali’s son Husayn at Karbala. -
Period: 680 to 692
Second Civil War
Second Civil War -
718
Arab Attack
Arab attack on Constantinople defeated. Arabs fought more than one time. -
Period: 744 to 750
Third Civil War
Third Civil War; Abbasid revolt. Important because the Abbasids revolted. -
750
Abbasid Caliphate
Abbasid caliphate begins. Important because it was founded by Muhammad’s uncle. -
855
King Rurik
Rurik king of Kievan Russia. Kievan Russia was a major place in history. -
864
Beginning of Christian Missionary
Beginning of Christian missionary work of Cyril and Methodius in Slavic lands. Important because Christianity is one of the most practiced religions. -
870
First Kingdoms
First Kingdom in what is now Czech and Slovak republics. Important because it was the very first ones. -
896
Magyars
Magyars settle in Hungary. Important because these were some of the first Hungarians. -
960
Polish State Emergency
Emergence of Polish State. -
980
Russian Conversion
Conversion of Russia to Christianity. Important because Russia has a massive population. -
1000
Ghana Contains Power
Ghana at height of its power. Important because Ghana was very important. -
1018
Bulgarian Defeat
Byzantine defeat of Bulgarian kingdom. Important because the Byzantine empire continued to gain power. -
1019
Reign of Yaroslav
Reign of Yaroslav, king of Rus’ -
1054
Christian Schism
Schism between Eastern and Western Christianity. Important because the two separate groups are still mentioned today. -
1100
Almoravid Movement
Almoravid movement in the Sahara. -
Period: 1100 to 1453
Byzantine Attacked
Byzantine decline; under growing attack by Ottomans. -
1200
Empire of Mali
Rise of the Empire of Mali -
Period: 1203 to 1204
Fourth Crusade
Fourth Crusade, Westerners sack Constantinople. -
Period: 1237 to 1241
Russia Captured
Mongols capture Russia -
1260
Death of Sundiata & More
Death of Sundiata; earliest stone buildings at Zimbabwe; lalibela rules in Ethiopia; Yoruba culture flourishes at Lle-lfe. -
1300
Mali at Its Height
Mali at its height; Kanem empire is a rival. Important because this empire lasted for almost 500 years. -
1324
Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa
Pilgrimage of Mansa Musa. Pilgrimages continue to happened today. -
1400
Cities Flourish
Flourishing of cities of Timbukto and Jenne; Ethiopian Christian kingdom; Swahili cities flourish on East African coast. Important because there was much change in the world. -
1417
Last Chinese Trade Voyages
Last Chinese trade voyages to east Africa. -
1453
End of Byzantine Empire
Ottoman Turks capture Constantinople; end of Byzantine empire. Important because one of the great empires fell. -
1480
Expulsion of Mongols (Tatars)
Expulsion of Tatars. -
1500
Songhay Empire Flourishes
Songhay empire flourishes; Benin at height of Power. Important because the Benin empire is now known as the Benin state.
